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pathology faculty, research, select agent pathogens

Dr. Larson wraps up career in scientific research

Marilynn Larson absolutely loves scientific research. It’s what got her through a daily commute between Lincoln and Omaha during her 26 years at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Sometimes sleeping on a cot in her office when she had to get up in the middle of the night for timed experiments, putting on all the protective gear to work in the Biosafety Level 3 Core Facility. “I love, I love the research part. I love the challenge,” she said.

Feb 10, 2026

Marilyn Larson, PhD, visits with Drs&period; Scot Ouellette and Lisa Rucks at her retirement reception&period;

AI prediction model, hematopathology, myeloid neoplasms, research

Fellow working to develop AI prediction model for myeloid neoplasms

Ahmed Ahmed, MBBCh, a hematopathology fellow in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, is working on a study to develop a deep-learning model. The model would be capable of predicting IHC expression of the TP53 protein directly from H&E-stained whole slide images in myeloid neoplasms. TP53 mutation is a critical prognostic factor in myelodysplastic […]

Feb 10, 2026

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Spotlight on: Vicki Herrera

Versatility is key for Vicki Herrera, a research coordinator working with Dr. Josh Santarpia in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, MIcrobiology and Immunology. “I wear many hats,” she said.

Feb 10, 2026